Monthly Archives: January 2011

My First Half-Century

Posted on January 31, 2011 by elsiephoebe

This morning I did a project I saw recommended online:  “Write a timeline of your life before you’re too old to remember it.”I must admit, I’ve already forgotten more than I remember!  I do recall I’ve had a very full … Continue reading →

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Ten Facts About Me

Posted on January 30, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Today I accepted a Facebook Challenge.  Day 1, 10 facts.  I’ll post them here, with a little extra: 1. I lived in Cali about 15 years; I’ve lived in Oregon for about 38. Due to a drunk step-father, I attended … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Schmaltz

Posted on January 29, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Today I watched a Hallmark movie.  Yeah, I view these occasionally because they’re light and I like a happy ending. But, yeah, they can be schmaltzy.  (Schmaltz: American slang meaning maudlin sentimentality. The word actually refers to rendered poultry or … Continue reading →

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The Dust Devil

Posted on January 28, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Nearly every day at some point, I find myself befuddled, staring blankly at my task queue.  “What on earth am I supposed to do next?” But it’s pointless to waste even seconds in these windows of wonder.  After all, I’m … Continue reading →

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Let’s Play “Hide the Dentures”!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Right after dealing with my mother-in-law, it has become my habit to give a full report to my daughter.  (She loves to stop school, but who really likes their reading interrupted?)  Anyway, when I have emerged from the mental ward, … Continue reading →

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State of My Household Address

Posted on January 26, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Mr. and Mrs. Reader: Congratulations! You clicked the right button!  Sure, we have our differences—but I’m glad you’re here to share my dream. The sudden downturn in the mental and physical health of the little lady has reminded us we’re … Continue reading →

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Attention, Class!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Our square dance lessons are only a few weeks from completion.  We’ve been taught the 70 mainstream moves, so the remaining lessons will be the 3 R’s: Review, Reiteration, and Repetition.  My experiences with homeschool, women’s classes, office supervision, college … Continue reading →

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The Treadmill Blues

Posted on January 24, 2011 by elsiephoebe

Like the wetlands out my window, My head’s in a fog. I’d probably do well To go for a jog. But I never do that, Not even with the dog, So I sit at my desk And write another blog. … Continue reading →

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City “Snickers”

Posted on January 23, 2011 by elsiephoebe

I always think people would like my blog even better if they knew how little time I spend on most of them.  There’s just something hilarious about one-liners injected without aforethought.  Nobody sees it coming, and there it is: BAM! … Continue reading →

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Molehills out of Mountains

Posted on January 22, 2011 by elsiephoebe

My computer desk is at a window, the view from which really needed perking up.  Yesterday I finally replaced the unsightly, open storage shelf.  This has dramatically improved my “outlook!”  (Get it?) I vowed, on this sunny Saturday, to lean … Continue reading →

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